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Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears after high-stakes match against Carlos Alcaraz

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Sunday’s game was the latest installment of a fascinating old-vs.-young rivalry that included a matchup in the Wimbledon final three weeks ago. PARIS, France — Novak Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in an enthralling men’s tennis singles final Sunday, giving the 37-year-old from Serbia the last … Read more

SAPD says vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian after standing in roadway for unknown reason

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SAN ANTONIO – An unidentified pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the South Side, San Antonio police said. The incident happened around midnight Sunday at the intersection of Southwest Military Drive and South Flores Street. Witnesses who saw the collision told police that the pedestrian was standing in the roadway for an … Read more

HFD: Three dead in southwest Houston condo fire | Victims were likely juveniles, chief says

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The Houston Fire Department said three people died in a condo fire in southwest Houston Sunday morning. HOUSTON — Three people died in a condo fire in southwest Houston Sunday morning, according to the Houston Fire Department. This happened on Albacore Drive, which is near the intersection of Beechnut Drive and Bissonnet Street. HFD said … Read more

Mother believes electrical outlet sparked condo fire that killed her 3 daughters

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Ana Julia Melara Zelaya, 8, Evelen Del Carmen Melara Zelaya, 15, and Julisa Adamari Melara Zelaya, 11, died in the condo fire, according to their mother. Author: Sammy Turner, Cheryl Mercedes (KHOU), Lupita Villarreal Published: 7:31 AM CDT August 4, 2024 Updated: 10:00 AM CDT August 4, 2024 HOUSTON — Three sisters died in a … Read more